© The Royal Mint, 2025
© The Royal Mint, 2025
5 Pounds - Charles III Year of the Snake
2025 year| Copper-nickel | 28.28 g | 38.61 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Charles III (2022-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2025 |
| Value | 5 Pounds 5 GBP = USD 6.55 |
| Currency | Pound sterling (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 28.28 g |
| Diameter | 38.61 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#434054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Depiction of a snake with the legend around.
Scripts: Chinese, Latin
Lettering:
YEAR OF THE SNAKE • 2025
CC
Translation: Snake
Designer: Chris Costello
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The twelfth design in the Chinese Lunar Year - Shēngxiào Collection, there were several different strikes for the Year of the Snake with varying compositions and denominations which all share Chris Costello's design. Presented with a traditional red envelope.
© The Royal Mint, 2025
Interesting fact
The 5 Pounds - Charles III (Year of the Snake) 2025 coin from the United Kingdom features a unique design, showcasing an image of King Charles III on the obverse side, while the reverse side features a snake curled around the number 2025, symbolizing the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pounds - Charles III (Year of the Snake) 2025 coin.
